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Madmax

03-19-2006 08:39 PM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

Programmers throw your mileage computer waaaaaaaaay off. Hand calculate it, and you'll be at 15-19 mpg like everybody else.

O, by the way......go GM!

carrboy

03-19-2006 08:40 PM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

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Originally Posted by BUIZILLA

my '06 LLY smokes as well under full throttle, in fact it'll lay out a strong haze.... has the dealer told you why? mine runs pretty damn good though, gotta luv that 6 speed Ally... I could do without the creaking, squeaking and wobbly leather drivers seat though, it's REALLY annoying me... anybody with LLY's have that wierd intermittent engine tick at idle, that GM says in a new TSB, is NOW normal noise??

Jim

yeah,the driver seat drives me!!!glad to hear someone elses does it though...of all the others i asked nobody knew what i was talking about...mine doesnt smoke bad except when i stomp it w/the power pup on extreme mode...as far as mileage goes i drive like it's a dragster and get 13-14.

mikes280

03-19-2006 08:54 PM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

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Originally Posted by flatout

Hell yeah it hurt you all should have had the decency to lube me up or give me a reach around.

I guess i don't know enough about global economy. if the blocks are cast in the US you can call em american. Just curious though where is the rest of it made? thats only a question don't get your panties in a bunch.

The new GM's do haul ass I am just a die hard Ford guy, givin my .02 I am appearantly the only Ford guy in these forums. LOL I did think I would have more support givin the poll that said Ford were the best tow rig in this very forum.
Thanks for playin guys

its all in fun :evilb:

Semper Fi

03-19-2006 10:17 PM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

I have been going to Lake Havasu for approx. 7 years now. Fords were the dominent truck out there by far--it was like a 8 to ratio. The Havasu marina parking lots holds something like 1,500 boat/trailers spaces and it gets usually 75% full on most weekends. This is only 1 of the ramps/parking lots, there are a few more.

Since Ford came out with the 6.0, the tides have changed and now the Chevy/GMC trucks are the dominent trucks out there by the same 8 to 1 ratio. I had a Ford with the 6.0 and it was nothing but problems (2003 model) so I sold it and bought a GMC and have been very happy with my Duramax/Allison combo. I peronally like the Chevy/GMC trucks over the Fords and Dodges, but I think it's all personal preference.

speedygonzalez

03-19-2006 10:56 PM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

I jusy sold my 04 6.0 today had my share of problems with it
but I'm still on the fence as to get the all new body chevy or the completely all new ford with the 6.4 twin turbo for the o7 models. one day I lean towards chevy and another ford. Hopefully they come out no later than June and I can test drive them both and make up my own mind. :rolleyes:

Sydwayz

03-19-2006 11:40 PM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

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Originally Posted by speedygonzalez

Pick up a low mile 2000-2003 Ford with a 7.3 to get by until the new motor issues are worked out. I just got lucky on a great deal with a 2000 7.3 w/ 58,000 miles. As Ford keeps putting themselves in a bind, their 7.3s are holding their values. I just went from a gasser 8.1L GM to a PSD, and I will admit, I REALLY miss my Avalanche. However, I do like towing with the Ford F350.

Wobble

03-20-2006 08:47 AM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

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Originally Posted by flatout

Final assembly for Duramax engine are the Flint and Pontiac assy plants in Michigan.

FYI,

For Duramax motors built after 6/1/05 including 06 LLY's and LBZ's: Bullydog, Superchips and PPE now all have programmers available.

I'm waiting on the Edge/Attitude combination due May/June.

BUIZILLA

03-20-2006 09:02 AM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

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Originally Posted by Wobble

Final assembly for Duramax engine are the Flint and Pontiac assy plants in Michigan.

actually, the Dmax engine assembly plant is in Ohio, complete engines are then shipped to the respective chassis plants from there.

JH

Wobble

03-20-2006 09:23 AM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

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Originally Posted by BUIZILLA

actually, the Dmax engine assembly plant is in Ohio, complete engines are then shipped to the respective chassis plants from there.

JH

I wasn't sure about that but found this on GM's website http://www.duramaxdiesel.com/11_faq/index.htm#11

Q: Where is the final assembly point for the Duramax Diesel?
A: Flint and Pontiac East (both located in Michigan) manufacturing facilities are the final assembly locations for the Duramax Diesel.

On further searching I see that they are manufactured in Morraine Ohio by GMI Diesel Engineering Ltd.

speedygonzalez

03-20-2006 02:51 PM

Re: Help. 06 lbz duramax or 6.0 ford?

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Originally Posted by Troutly

Do not hold your breath for the 6.4 PSD. 2007's will be equipped with 6.0 PSD's for awhile until they are ready to release the 6.4 PSD. I would bet that would be the Fall at the soonest.

I sure hope not but if they do I just talked to my brother and he said I can borrow his 05 PSD as long as I give him something to drive meanwhile.

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